I have had diabetes for over 11 years, and my HbA1c has increased from 6.1% to 7.5%. I am currently taking glimepiride 2 mg, metformin 500 mg, and voglibose 0.3 mg. Should I change my current medications or increase the dosage of these medicines to better manage my blood sugar? | Apollo Pharmacy

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I have had diabetes for over 11 years, and my HbA1c has increased from 6.1% to 7.5%. I am currently taking glimepiride 2 mg, metformin 500 mg, and voglibose 0.3 mg. Should I change my current medications or increase the dosage of these medicines to better manage my blood sugar?

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I have had diabetes for over 11 years, and my HbA1c has increased from 6.1% to 7.5%. I am currently taking glimepiride 2 mg, metformin 500 mg, and voglibose 0.3 mg. Should I change my current medications or increase the dosage of these medicines to better manage my blood sugar?

Asked by Male, 60 · 1 month ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

1 month ago

An HbA1c of 7.5% indicates your blood sugar is slightly elevated, but this is highly manageable and common after having diabetes for 11 years. Your current dose of metformin (500 mg) is relatively low, as the standard effective dose can go up to 2000 mg daily. Rather than adding new medications, your doctor will likely consider safely increasing your metformin dose first, or adjusting your glimepiride. Please do not change your doses on your own. Consult your prescribing physician, who will review your kidney function and safely optimise your prescription to bring your HbA1c back to your target range.

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I have had diabetes for over 11 years, and my HbA1c has increased from 6.1% to 7.5%. I am currently taking glimepiride 2 mg, metformin 500 mg, and voglibose 0.3 mg. Should I change my current medications or increase the dosage of these medicines to better manage my blood sugar?

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